Things to do With Kids in Temecula

Free & Cheap Things to do With Kids in Temecula plus coupons for fun activities in the Murrieta area to enjoy in the summer and year round! Dollar movie locations and schedule, parks, blueberry picking and lots more to choose from.

Temecula Activities

From Inland Empire to Orange County it covers all the things to do in Southern California. Many are available during the entire year. A few are only for the summertime like the $1 movies. It’s a great resource year round though. I hope you enjoy the summer with your kids!

It’s also great list of things to do in Temecula for teenagers when they’re looking for something to do but don’t have a lot of money to spend.

Free Activities in the Inland Empire

There are some great bowling at Temecula Lanes. I have a post about how to get your kids free bowling during the summertime here which is a great deal. You can even add a few dollars a month to include games for parents to play.

Roller skating at Epic Rollertainment. You can find the same deal for free roller skating during the summer months here as well.

Here is a list of local hiking trails in Temecula and surrounding cities. This is a totally free activity you can do and super fun. Spend all day, pack a picnic and lots of water and head out on an adventure together.

Summer concerts/movies in the park in Murrieta are super fun. I would get there early with your chairs to get up close. Bring towels, a cooler and a meal to spend the afternoon before it begins. Having smashball rackets or pickleball equipment.

Awesome Otters swim lessons are available for your little ones if you want to teach them how to swim initially. From there you can visit the city pool free of charge all summer long. Something you can do all day with friends.

Temecula splash pad is a really fun place to visit, especially with really little ones who don’t know how to swim.

Hot Summer Nights entertainment in Old Town Temecula is a great activity. And you can find information about movies in the park here put on by the city.

Indoor Activities

We have a lot of ideas, some are outside and others are for really hot days. Of course there are the movies and we have a few different theaters in town. You can find discount ones that are smaller or the Edwards at the mall. Speaking of that we love to window shop and just get an ice cream some days.

Is Temecula Good for Kids?

Yes! It is a very family friendly town with a TON of things to do with toddlers, elementary, middle school kids and High School children as well. A safe town with great schools and activities for kids too. Many are free of charge or inexpensive. Especially during the holidays the city of Temecula puts on lots of events.

Geocaching is an activity we do together in this city as well as anywhere we visit. You can download the app so even if you travel you can spend some time finding trinkets that others hide.

Temecula Duck Pond is right off of the freeway and is a nice walking area too. You can find moms walking with strollers around the pond to get exercise and kids love seeing the swimmers.

Music & Mommy get together at Ryan Bros. Coffee Temecula (1st & 3rd Tues. ea. month 9:30a.m.)

FREE Kids Activities at Promenade mall in Temecula especially during the holidays and they have the circus come each year in the parking lot.

Lowe’s Kids Clinics offer monthly free “build your own______” with materials included, everyone is welcome!

Citrus Splash pad in Corona isn’t too far away and you can see the photo of it below.

What is there to do in Temecula with toddlers?

First of all there are TONS of parks in just about every single neighborhood in this Inland Empire town. From splash pads that are gated off for kids safety, special needs parks, play groups for mommy and me time, city classes you can get involved in this city has it all.

What is there to do in Temecula for free?

Take a peek at our list here. I mention if there is a fee and if I have a link to a discount coupon I will include that too. I love free things for kids to do when you’re a parent. Especially if you have more than one child it can get expensive. The mall has a lot of free activities, parks are beautiful and farmers markets are fun to walk around too.

Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center has a lot going on. They have animals that you can touch and feed. A weekend craft/food fair there usually and a candy store that is always open. During Halloween you can pick your own pumpkin or visit Santa in Dec.

Victoria Gardens outdoor shopping mall in Rancho Cucamonga is a nice way to get some sun and walk with friends.

Walk around Ontario Mills outlet mall in Ontario free of charge. Get together a few moms with their kiddos and strollers and head out together. Bring your own snacks and/or even lunch and sit on the benches.

Temecula Public Library Activities include weekly story time/ Interactive Programs that all ages can enjoy, especially those from 5-10 years.

Are kids allowed in wineries in Temecula?

There are some who do and actually cater to them with small playgrounds near the tables where you can wine taste, others frown upon it. Of course in the dining areas where you can eat dinner they are welcome because it is a restaurant. I could suggest not taking them as it is primarily an adult only atmosphere and others won’t appreciate the noise.

Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside is a fun place to see dinosaur bones.

Walk around Riley’s Farm and the family friendly town of Julian. Make sure to grab a slice of fresh apple pie, can be shared, visit their underground candy store and you can even ride in a horse drawn carriage.

 Ride the Temecula Trolley to downtown to walk around and have lunch together. They have a fun candy store there too with retro choices you and your parents will remember.

If you are looking for some camps I would recommend one or more of the local Vacation Bible School

There are a few different McDonald’s / Burger King play lands around with slides and ball pits that are free of charge to visit as long as you would like.

What are some cheap things to do in Temecula?

Edwards Temecula theater at the mall has a $1 Summer Movies Series we did on a weekly basis when I had little ones. Most are animated and many times they even offer cheap snacks during that time. Grab friends and cousins, go early because it fills up fast and beat the heat for a few hours there.

Digiplex Temecula Tower Cinema is a discount theater that is pretty nice. You will find movies that have been out for a little while but aren’t super old. You can even grab a smoothie at Maui Wowi and bring that in!

Reading Cinemas Murrieta also has a Summer $1 Movies. You can look on their website to find what is playing each week. Once again I would definitely get there early to get a decent seat.

Temeku Discount Theatre in Temecula has other choices at discounted prices which helps when you have a few kids to pay to get in (plus yourself). Look at them all at the beginning of summer and mark on your printable calendar what you are going to see where to keep track of your activities.

Blueberry picking in Temecula is super duper fun. You pay for a basket and then go into the bushes and fill it as you walk thru the aisles. Get everyone one because you likely won’t have any left once you get home they are so fresh and juicy.

U Pick Strawberries Farm in Temecula is called Kenny’s and has something similar but with huge berries you will want to eat right away. They have a picnic area there with benches too so you can bring a lunch and have your fruit with it then and there. It would be fun to host special events like birthdays there too.

Epic Rollertainment has deals throughout the summer months for roller skating in Murrieta. You can either bring your own skates or rent them there for an additional charge. There is food there like french fries and pizza to get and nice cozy areas for parents to sit. I used to bring my computer and worked while they skated.

Zebras R Us Safari Barn in Winchester is a unique animal experience where they rehab animals and started with zebras that they may still have there to interact with.

Pole Position Go Kart Racing in Murrieta & Riverside allows young ones to get a “drivers license” and race on an indoor track. It is a fun place to have a party too in June or July.

Get Air Trampoline Park in Temecula offers a punch card so you can get a discount on visits. There are seats and a birthday party area for parents to wait as well as a foam pit kids love.

Aerosports Trampoline Park in Murrieta is similar but a bit larger with an arcade and snack bar that is quite large to get a bite to eat. I will say this location has a lot more nice areas for parents to wait and many would bring computers to work or chat with friends on the padded benches.

Rock Fitness Indoor rock climbing in Wildomar is another activity but more for older kids 10+ in age. Sometimes when school is out they will have designated days and times for kids so you can meet other parents and kids can meet friends their age.

Pennypickle’s Workshop aka Temecula Children’s Museum is in downtown. You can spend several hours there looking, touching and learning about how things work. Every hour or so they will have some sort of scientific demonstration that is free to watch.

Things to do in Temecula Today

During the winter time take part in Temecula Christmas lights. You use your own car and follow the map to see houses that choose to dress it up with decorations to make it festive for everyone to see.

Taste of Temecula is in downtown and has food vendors from several food trucks and/or restaurants that are local. You pay for tickets and get a small portion to try each one. They have beer and wine for sale during this event too, it’s fun for couples to do.

Van Buren Drive In Movie Theatre in Riverside is the closest drive in to us but worth the drive with kids for sure. Bring lots of blankets, pillows, snacks and make a whole night of it with friends.

DeJong’s Dairy in Wildomar offers tours so kids can see how a cow is milked, how to skim it and taste it in it’s purest form. There is a petting zoo area to it.

The Cove Waterpark is out in Riverside and has a nice lazy river that kids really enjoy and is reasonably priced for families too.

Splash Pad Lake Skinner has RV camping spots there so you could do a “weekend away” even if you live local it is fun to get away for a bit right?? If you stay the splash pad is included, if visiting for the day you pay a nominal fee to just visit that area.

Take the Temecula beach bus down to the beach!! They have days where it is just 25 cents to get there! Something new to do where parents don’t have to fight the traffic as someone else is driving.

The Beach just costs parking which typically is about 20 bucks for a food 5 hours, which is plenty of time for us. If you head to La Jolla tide pools you can see all the seals there and there is a cove area where you can play in shallow waters.

Temecula Rec. Center pool & water slide are free to use. Check their website to see their open days and times. There are umbrellas there but you will want to get there early to grab one.

Pump It Up has Open Play in Murrieta as well as party areas. During the summer they open the areas up mid day for play time which is typically about 2 hours. There is a range of ages.

Temecula Valley Museum

Mulligans Family Fun Center in Murrieta has miniature golf course, laser tag, a play area, video games and more. You can find many areas like this from San Diego out to the Los Angeles area so you could make a summer to do list and check out a couple.

Chuck E Cheese in Murrieta

Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center is a fun educational facility that is more geared toward older kids in middle school.

Toms Farms in Corona has little craft shops, furniture stores with handmade goods, food and an occasional fair there. A nice little area that is super family friendly.

Amy’s Farm in Ontario is another farm to visit if your little one just loves animals and can’t get enough.

IceTown Ice Skating in Riverside has hockey there if you have the desire to try a new sport.

Child’s Play is an indoor playground for little ones with a great seating area for adults. you can buy a punch card to visit often and great for those under 10 with all sorts of outdoor equipment in an indoor air conditioned area.

Visit the Orange Empire Railway Museum to see all sorts of train things. They even have a mini train you can buy tickets to ride on for added fun.

There is a Skate Park in Murrieta for skate boarding addicts.

Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga has live theater and often they host camps for kids where they can learn how to act in front of a live audience for theater lovers.

There is a FREE carousel inside Bass Pro Shop. I mean there is so much outdoor stuff there for adults to look at but kids won’t grumble going because of the carousel and the HUGE fish tank in the middle of the store to look at.

Local Water Parks

Margarita Splash Pad & Park in Temecula is completely enclosed with a gate so it is great for little kids and special needs children too. Equipment is made for those with disabilities so swings are more secure and slides are shorter.

Splash Pad at Lake Skinner in Temecula is out toward wine country so you could make a visit to the large grass areas there on the way.

DropZone Waterpark in Perris you can see below with lots of slides, a lazy river, splash pad and surfing area.

If you go further toward Disneyland you can visit Great Wolf Lodge Southern California and stay a few nights there so you don’t have to travel far to get to the water area.

Splash Buccaneer Bay Waterpark in Buena Park is closer to Knotts so you could plan for a whole weekend of visiting both of these. There are hotel deals on Groupon you can grab to cut down the costs too.

Legoland Waterpark once again is a two for one, inside the park. I would recommend you staying the weekend in San Diego and doing one each day because there is a lot to do and both in one day would be alot.

Buccaneer Cove inside Castle Park in Riverside is a smaller waterpark similar to Mulliganas but you get access to both the rides and this with your ticket price. Has loungers there but you will want to bring lots of towels and dry clothes. There is a mini golf course there and an arcade so 4 for 1 at this place.

Amusement Parks Near Inland Empire

Knott’s Berry Farm is really large and has rides in Camp Snoopy for little ones as well as really scary ones. During the holidays they offer special events during Halloween and Christmas especially.

Legoland park is more for under 10 years really but has a lot to see if your older kids love building.

Sea World of course is all about ocean animals and watching shows with them performing. I highly recommend spending some money on the Sea World behind the scenes access tour as you see a lot more and learn about conservation.

Adventure City in Anaheim is more for young ones too, smaller in scale but has enough for a whole day. They have really cute magic shows kids love and isn’t too expensive.

Where do kids eat free in Temecula?

Where Kids Eat FREE in the area as well, I update it often! For more information on Fun places to take kids in Southern California. Check out my extensive list here! I hope you find somewhere new & fun!

Of course there are lots of other Fun things to do in Orange County and things to do with kids in San Diego that you will enjoy too. Just search the other areas you want to visit with kid friendly in it online.